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Internet Providers in Alpha, Illinois

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Home Internet in Alpha, IL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 16.7%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 14%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Woodhull
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 91.2%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.2%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.7%

Best Internet Providers in Alpha, IL

Viasat Internet ranks as the top service provider in Alpha, Illinois, thanks to its satellite connection offering 150 Mbps download speeds. Residents can access this service for $99.99 per month, with complete coverage across the village. Viasat's high speed and extensive reach make it ideal for households with multiple users or those in remote areas needing reliable service.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet and Hughesnet come in second and third. EarthLink provides a 5G connection with speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at $39.95 per month. However, it covers only 14% of Alpha. Hughesnet, another satellite service, offers 100 Mbps speeds at $49.99 per month, covering the entire village like Viasat.

In Alpha, fixed wireless and satellite technologies prevail. Satellite services, in particular, provide the broadest coverage. The village has minimal DSL and lacks fiber options, but cable internet is available to 95% of residents, offering another viable choice.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
80.47999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Woodhull
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%

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Provider Connection Types in Alpha, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alpha, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
4.55%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
94.93%

List of Internet Providers in Alpha, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Woodhull DSL, Fiber 100 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 400 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Alpha, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Woodhull Community Telephone Company $49.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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